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Court refuses to direct not guilty verdict in Thompson trial

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, the defence of Frederick 'Freddie' Thompson, aged 37, applied for a not‑guilty verdict in the murder of David Douglas. The court rejected the application. Thompson, who pleaded not guilty on 1 July 2016, was accused of being involved in a shooting that killed Douglas on Bridgefoot Street. The prosecution presented evidence that Thompson's DNA was found in two cars used in the shooting and that CCTV footage identified him as a driver. Thompson's counsel argued that the evidence was scant, that there was no forensic link to the vehicles, and that the CCTV footage was blurred and flawed. The court upheld the admissibility of the CCTV evidence and declined to alter its earlier decision, with both sides expected to present closing arguments later that day.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Court refuses to direct not guilty verdict in Thompson trial. Charges or matters: the murder of David Douglas on July 1st, 2016 on Bridgefoot Street in the south inner city. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 1st, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-06-01 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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